07-25-1994 (Parks & Recreation) Minutes MINUTES
Parks&Recreation Advisory Board
July 25, 1994
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met in regular session on Monday, July 25, 1994 at 7:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex at 2000 SH 78 N. A quorum was present
and a notice had been posted in the time and manner required by law.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Janice Neely, Mark Jenneman, Kerry Carothers, Jerry
Hougen and Dan Tidwell.
ABSENT: Willie Calverley and Dan Chesnut.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Parks Director, Bill Nelson and Secretary, Kirsten Fresh.
ACTION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 1: Discuss and consider approval of minutes from meeting held on June 27, 1994. A
motion was made by Kerry Carothers and seconded by Janice Neely to approve the Minutes as
submitted. Motion carried, all in favor(5 votes).
ITEM NO. 2: Oath of Office to newly appointed members, Jerry Hougen and Dan Tidwell. Oath
of Office was done prior to this meeting being called to order.
ITEM NO. 3: Election of Chairman for the 1994-1995 year. A motion was made by Janice Neely
and seconded by Kerry Carothers to elect Willie Calverley as Chairman. Motion passed, all in favor
(5 votes).
ITEM NO. 4: Election of Vice Chairman for the 1994-1995 year. A motion was made by Janice
Neely and seconded by Kerry Carothers to elect Dan Chesnut for Vice Chairman. Motion passed,
all in favor (5 votes).
ITEM NO. 5: W.A.A. All-night Tournament Sept. 17, 1994/Benefit Tournament Oct 8, 1994. Bill
Nelson, Parks Director, advised the Board that the Wylie Athletic Association is wanting to hold an
all-night tournament to collect toys for Toys-for-Tots. This was done last year and it went very well.
There will be a police officer at the field all night for safety purposes. Mr. Nelson explained that this
does need to go before Council since it is against Ordinance to have any game play extend past one
o'clock(1:00)a.m. A motion was made by Janice Neely and seconded by Dan Tidwell to recommend
to City Council for approval to allow W.A.A. All-night Tournament to be held on Sept. 17, 1994.
Motion passed, all in favor(5 votes). Mr. Nelson then explained W.A.A. also wants to hold a Benefit
Tournament on Oct. 8, 1994 to raise money for Meal-on-Wheels. They have also requested that
tournament fees be waived since all money raised will go to charity. A motion was made by Jerry
Hougen and seconded by Janice Neely to recommend to City Council for approval to allow W.A.A.
to hold a Benefit Tournament, with fees waived, on Oct. 8, 1994. Motion passed, all in favor (5
votes).
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 1: Olde City Park--Parking Lot/Mural--1994 Improvements. Mr. Nelson made brief
comments on legal agreements the Board had copies of concerning the parking lot and mural at K&S
Haircare. The Board questioned the wording on the agreement for the mural regarding who is
responsible for maintaining the mural. The wording seemed to conflict as saying both the City and
K&S Haircare were responsible. Mr. Nelson said he would clarify with the City Attorney to see if
any changes needed to be made.
ITEM NO. 2: Valentine Park--1994 Improvements.
ITEM NO. 3: City Municipal Complex--1994 Improvements.
ITEM NO. 4: "W" Bed--1994 Improvements.
The above four(4)items were discussed together. Mr. Nelson wanted to advise the Board on budget
accomplishments for FY '94. Some things have yet to be done, ie. the jogging, walking trail at
Valentine Park, the landscaping at Olde City Park. He explained that items one (1) thru three (3)
ended up with a negative balance on budget but with the sale of the land for the parking lot at K&S
Haircare the budget balances. He said that he allotted monies in the FY'95 budget to pick up any
lose ends if the monies do not come through on the sale of the land to K&S Haircare, ie. financing
to K&S is not given. He also tied in the next item for discussion, saying that if budget were to still
come up short some of the monies generated by the $.05 sales tax could be used. He said that there
are now three pools of money to use for Parks projects. The only comment made on the "W" Bed
was that a couple hundred dollars was allotted for it and budget did not go over.
ITEM NO. 5: P& R Board involvement with $.05 sales tax. Mr. Nelson wanted to explain that
there will be a Commission that will be responsible for administering the monies raised by the $.05
sales tax for Parks projects. These projects will be approved through the Parks Board and then the
City Council and finally passed along to the Commission. This Commission will have no say in how
the money is spent they will only be responsible for administering the monies.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: None
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ADJOURN: A motion was made by Kerry Carothers and seconded by Jerry Hougen to adjourn.
Motion carried, all in favor(5 votes).
Respectfully Submitted:
Kirsten Fresh, Secretary
Community Development